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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1850
Page
3
Fragments show garbled text including monetary figures and personal names. The readable portion references discounts, a price range, and cryptic identifiers, but lacks coherent context or a clear event.
The item lists ship departures to Madras Sydney and Melbourne as well as East Indies and China routes, dated November 18 1850. It includes a birth notice for Mrs J Carey on November 11 and a death notice for John Woderpoon of Edinburgh aged 49, with residences in Grenfell Street and North Adelaide.
The Times reports Me Joux Boyp Parson, involved in a Supreme Court matter, has filed an information against John Richwan, Bay., Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates, for perjury over a claim that Richman pulled Mr Phipgen's nose during a trial in January. The piece also discusses governor actions, local politics, and maritime notes including vessel seizures and the wheat market.
Notices announce domestic auctions on November 16 including furniture curiosities toys and miscellaneous goods at Grenfell Street and New Garden day markets. Land allotments in Windsor and Chepetom Township auctioned with various cattle and goods to be sold by Messrs Wicksteed and Co for the Treasury inspector.
The piece praises a lively show with Mr Radford and a skilled Circus Band, noting well trained horsemanship and careful crowd control. It also reports the Jockey Club postponing its meeting to Friday to allow Mr Coghin to present charges about double banking in the Town Prize race.
A meeting of the South Australian Political Association at the Black Horse, Leigh Street, featured speakers denouncing press criticism and arguing for ballot voting, church endowment, and nominee councils. They praised liberty, attacked aristocracy, and urged adherence to their principles amid parliamentary debate.
A schooner named Captain Cook was wrecked on the rocks west of Cape Grant after a heavy squall on the 14th. The crew and passengers landed safely at Port Lincoln. a survey party recommended dismantling the wreck and selling gear and cargo. Captain Roberts praised Captain Fawtheop for aiding the crew and guarding safety in a perilous coast event.
District Court proceeding records Mr Walker notes no settlement without court order. Judge admonishes and weighs entry of costs as defendants and plaintiffs spar over wages and alleged improper practices. Witnesses discuss damages, compliance, and potential payment terms as the case unfolds.
In Port Adelaide the court heard charges against Juke Williams John Piowpaon Jamex Hens yj and James Laing for raving in possession of items of value and other offences. Witnesses described abuse and threats as the defendants faced various counts. The magistrate ordered three men to jail for a month and adjourned the case to continue testimony.
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